Seen and Herd
Unlock Emotional Growth with Equine Assisted Therapy.
Equine Assisted Therapy
Equine Assisted therapy helps people to work through their issues, become aware of their responses and behaviours, and facilitates emotional growth by working with a licenced mental health professional alongside therapy horses.
We are proud to be a Registered NDIS Provider, you can be confident of a quality service when selecting Seen and Herd for your Equine Assisted Therapy. Our NDIS provider ID is: 4-JMJPKOS.
What is equine-assisted therapy?
Equine Assisted Therapy (EAT), (or Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP)) is an experiential, counselling service. Each counsellor or therapist is a skilled helper assisting clients to reach their own personal goals and objectives, assisted by the presence of horses, and the therapeutic farm environment.
Why horses and what do they bring?
Equines are highly sensitive animals, who are not predatory, but instead have survived throughout the centuries by being highly attuned to their environment and those around them, thereby keeping themselves, and their herd members safe. They gift us with their ability to provide in-the-moment feedback about our own internal state.
So, what do we do?
We provide high quality Equine Assisted Therapy (EAT), with a qualified mental health practitioner, to help people work through any issues, enabling them to live happier and more fulfilled lives.
Our therapy is grounded in various proven therapy modalities, including but not limited to Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Narrative Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) and Body based (somatic) techniques.
Natasha Whitwell
Equine Assisted Therapist and Owner
Our Herd
Monster, Red, blue, MaplE, Moo & Aurora
Malbec Monstar, a 14-year-old gentle giant, is perfect for building confidence in newcomers. Red, an Arab cross pony, is a cheeky favourite with a love for scratches and cuddles.
Blue, with one blue eye, is a tiny, wise soul teaching trust. Maple, has swiftly become the leader of the mini herd, and is a very clever little soul tiny but mighty. Moo is a very shy young boy who loves his carrots. Aurora is a 28 year old donkey and loves bananas and people.
Monster
Red
Blue
Maple
Moo
Aurora
Our Services
Equine Assisted Therapy (EAT)
Individual therapy one-on-one, with a qualified counsellor to help you explore your own potential and set your own goals supporting you to achieve them.
Equine Assisted Learning (EAL)
A non-therapeutic approach to confidence building, communication skills and capacity growth, aimed to build confidence and capacity in relationships.
Children's Learning days
An introduction to Equine Assisted Learning through horsemanship skills. Children will gain an understanding of the nature of these magnificent and peaceful creatures in a safe and supportive environment.
Women’s Day Retreats
A special day for ladies, who would like to learn more about being their authentic selves with horses. You’ll learn grounding and meditation techniques that you can carry into your everyday life.
Seen & Herd Welcomes Everyone
We welcome people of any gender identity or expression, race, ethnicity, size, nationality, sexual orientation, ability level, neurotype, religion, elder status, family structure, culture, subculture, political opinion, identity, and self-identification.
Acknowledgement Of Country
Seen and Herd acknowledges Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and recognises the continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures; and to Elders past and present.
Bookings & Prices
Group sessions
Children’s groups range from 3 to 6 people, while adult groups range from 3 to 8 people. Children are grouped by age to maximise interaction and confidence. We will work closely with you to ensure your child is in a suitable group.
Individual sessions
We service clients of all ages, and a person-centred therapy plan will be developed in conjunction with you. We recommend a series of 6-weekly sessions to achieve the most progress towards your personal treatment goals.
